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First Council Meeting

Name: First Council Meeting
Start: 1820-03-10
Location: London

When: 10 March 1820
Where: London
Part of: Astronomical Society of London founded

The first council meeting of the Astronomical Society of London took place on 10 March 1820, following earlier discussions and a general meeting.

After a dinner meeting in January and a general meeting in February, the society held its first council meeting on 10 March 1820. This formalized the organization's structure and leadership, marking its official founding in London.

Sources

Royal Astronomical Society Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-13

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